Rumors of a Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster trade are ramping up, but one team is choosing to back out, again.
The Golden State Warriors put their bid in for the 2021 NBA champion and Finals MVP earlier in the year around the trade deadline in February, then-offering Jimmy Butler, Jonathan Kuminga and four first round draft picks.
They backed out then, and the Warriors are seemingly backing out now despite the Bay Area being a potential landing spot for Antetokounmpo.
Sources reportedly told The Stein Line's Jake Fischer on Thursday that the Warriors have not factored into any recent trade talks for Antetokounmpo.
“Minnesota and Golden State were both prominent Antetokounmpo suitors in February when the Bucks briefly invited trade interest in their Face of the Franchise, but sources say neither team has factored into the Bucks' recent trade talks,” Fischer wrote.
If not the Warriors, where could Giannis Antetokounmpo land?
Antetokounmpo, 31, is a two-time MVP who appears to be on his way out of Milwaukee after 13 seasons with the Bucks. He has two years remaining on his contract (player option 2027-2028) and becomes an unrestricted free agent in 2028.
The 6-foot-11, 243-pound forward called "The Greek Freak" averaged 27.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, 5.4 assists on 62.4% field-goal shooting but appeared in only 36 games during the 2025-26 season.
Many teams have been linked to be in the running for the 10-time All-Star, but it's the Miami Heat that seem to be the best fit and pose the best trade offers, compared to other teams hoping to be suitors in the sweepstakes.
The Heat are prepared to offer Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Nikola Jovic, the No. 13 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and future picks, The Stein Line reported.
The Bucks are reportedly shopping around to see if anyone can beat that package.